olvido

ol-BEE-doholˈbi.ðo

“olvido” means “forgetfulness” in Spanish (The state of being unable to remember.).

forgetfulness, oblivion

Also: lapse of memory, neglect

NounmB1

A simple figure stands watching as a stylized, bright yellow object, representing a memory, floats away from their open hand and dissolves into soft white mist, symbolizing forgetfulness.

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Su nombre cayó en el olvido después de que se retiró.

His name fell into oblivion after he retired.

El olvido de las llaves fue un problema menor.

The forgetfulness of the keys was a minor problem.

Pido perdón por mi olvido; lo apunté en mi agenda.

I ask for forgiveness for my lapse (of memory); I wrote it down in my planner.

Word Connections

Synonyms

descuido (carelessness)
amnesia (amnesia)

Antonyms

recuerdo (memory/recollection)
memoria (memory)

Common Collocations

caer en el olvido – to fall into oblivion/to be forgotten
echar al olvido – to forget completely/to cast aside

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "olvido" in Spanish:

forgetfulness→forgot→neglect→oblivion→

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Quick Quiz: olvido

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👥 Word Family▼

olvidar(to forget) — Verb

olvidado(forgotten) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

sentido ruido

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the verb 'olvidar,' which traces back to the Vulgar Latin word *oblitare*, meaning 'to wipe away' or 'to forget,' related to the classical Latin verb *oblivisci*.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: olvidoItalian: oblio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'olvido' the same as 'olvidar'?

No, they are different parts of speech. 'Olvido' is a noun, meaning 'forgetfulness' or 'oblivion.' 'Olvidar' is the verb, meaning 'to forget.' They are related, just like 'forgetfulness' and 'to forget' in English.